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SIB 51 30 16: Tailgate unintentionally opens
Tailgate unintentionally opens on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2009–2020); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174015 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B51 30 16, B513016
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 30 16 Also written: SI B51 30 16, B513016, 51 30 16, SIB-51-30-16, SI B513016 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147022, 10142933, 10136344, 10174015 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B513016 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2016) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 530e, 530i, 535d, 535i, 535I ActiveHybrid, 535I Gran Turismo, 540d, 540i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 650i, 740e, 740i, 740LD, 740LE, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, I3, I8, M235i, M240i, M3, M4, M5, M550i, M6, M760i, M760LI, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2009–2020 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G11, G12, G20, G30, G31, G32, E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F39, F48, F82, F83, F85, F86, F90, F97, F98, I01, I12, I15, E61, E70, F80 |
| Engines | B38, B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, Electric, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S55, S58, S63, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock Parking Brake Structure › Body › Tailgate Structure › Body › Trunk Lid |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.